Stay vigilant and protect your financial information. If you are a victim of identity theft, take these steps immediately: Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, ask for a free copy of your credit report, and review those reports…
Whether you're an older worker with seemingly few options to recoup significant investment losses, or a younger worker with minimal or no investment savings at all, don't let a difficult financial climate scare you by not taking any action at…
The COVID-19 virus has impacted everyone’s life and regular routines are being affected, including taking care of banking needs. Fortunately, most of your banking can now be handled safely online, via your mobile device, or by landline. To help you…
If you are one of the millions of Americans who has lost their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, know there are resources to help you get through this difficult time. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only causing fear and uncertainty about our health, but our livelihood as well. Many wonder, “What happens to me and my family if my employer has to lay off people or my hours are cut?” …
Family road trips can become some of your most treasured memories…or your biggest headaches. With a little planning and a few family meetings, you can have a fun adventure you will all remember for years. RoadTrip America offers these travel…
Here's the bad news about any unexpected good news you receive in an email from the Internal Revenue Service: It's probably bogus. For example, the IRS will not contact you via email, out of the blue, about a refund you…
When you have a specific health problem, you see a specialist, right? This tax season, look for select specialties in your tax preparer. Which Pete Sepp, President of National Taxpayers Union, Alexandria, Virginia, recommends. Sepp offers the following tips: Don't…
Learning how to use money wisely is an essential skill that isn’t always taught to us as children. Some of us pick up bad money habits on our journey to adulthood. Often, we’re just not being mindful of where our…
About half of Americans make New Year's resolutions each January, but only about 20% of people keep them. Getting into shape and achieving financial goals are among the most popular resolutions. (Statista.com) While we can’t help you reach your ideal…
Millennials are no strangers to the side hustle – that second job or occasional gig so many have taken on for extra cash. The phenomenon has given rise to what's called the "gig economy." A multitude of apps and websites…
The holiday season is approaching and with that comes the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These high demand days for shoppers follow Thanksgiving each year. To make the most of these days, we offer…